Want to make a move from head of the class to leading the school? Now's the time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in educational administration are excellent, because many current education administrators will be retiring over the next 10 years. Educational leaders who have the knowledge, skill, and values required to build learning communities are needed in a variety of institutions such as daycare centers, public and private K-12 schools, and colleges and universities.
If your goal is to become an academic dean, department chair, or hold another top student affairs position, you will most likely need to have a doctorate. Courses in educational leadership, education policy analysis, school finance and budgeting, curriculum development and evaluation, and educational technology will prepare you for you to be knowledgeable, ethical, and ready to make the necessary decisions to deliver quality instruction and lead your institution.